Cook Strait Ferries Megathread

[rustic101]

Depends on when in January Mike.....As I work for Bluebridge I can tell you that up until about the 13/14th of January most of our sailings are rather full although we do put on extra sailings over that busy period..

but being on a bike your chances are rather high and you don't have to worry about the peak season price hike either.....

Like a dumb ass, but do they look after your bikes during the pre sailing? I.e how do they tie them down??

Cheers

[JATZ]

Like a dumb ass, but do they look after your bikes during the pre sailing? I.e how do they tie them down??

Cheers

I recomend you take your own tie downs and tie the bike down y'self, you'll know what I mean when you see the straps they supply

[dogsnbikes]

Like a dumb ass, but do they look after your bikes during the pre sailing? I.e how do they tie them down??

Cheers

As Jatz said....the deck Crew do rounds before and during the sailing to ensure thing's are secure,and if your not sure on how to secure your bike they will assist you

I recomend you take your own tie downs and tie the bike down y'self, you'll know what I mean when you see the straps they supply

totally agree

[jellywrestler]

I recomend you take your own tie downs and tie the bike down y'self, you'll know what I mean when you see the straps they supply

why dont you just bend over and let every one shove one up ya?
We pay good money to travel on the ferry, way more per square foot than a car does and in that I expect to have decent tiedowns provided. Stand your ground and they will find some. otherwise take your own and let them get covered in cowshit and then put them in your bag and enjoy

[MaxB]

Like a dumb ass, but do they look after your bikes during the pre sailing? I.e how do they tie them down??

Cheers

There are a few threads around KB on this but.....

Where they put you there are anchoring points in the deck and along the bulkheads. Most ratchet tie down hooks will easily fit into these.

Generally most bikers like to secure their own bikes. One tie down for the front over the bars or steering head and one over the tail with the bike on the sidestand. Each bike is different so have a play and see what works without scratching the paintwork or breaking something. I use a Ziplock bag to keep the tie downs in case they get covered in shit.

If you ask, the ferry staff will help you or you could ask fellow bikers because it is in their interest not to have your bike falling onto theirs.

[Gremlin]

why dont you just bend over and let every one shove one up ya?
We pay good money to travel on the ferry, way more per square foot than a car does and in that I expect to have decent tiedowns provided. Stand your ground and they will find some. otherwise take your own and let them get covered in cowshit and then put them in your bag and enjoy

pah, no-one ties up my bike except myself, and I wouldn't trust some crappy ties they have (some are very crappy).

I tie it myself, with my own tie downs because I care for my bike.

[CookMySock]

Whats the theory and practice of loading a bike on the ferry without a rider?

TIA,
Steve

[BMWST?]

i dont think they will allow it.

[CookMySock]

Ok. I guess I could call them up and ask. Looks like I have to get it freighted, or go over and get it.

Steve

[DJSin]

Bluebridge does it I think

[CookMySock]

Bluebridge does it I think

ok ta. Do you know if they have to be rideable? Like, can I push it on and off? Hehe, I don't half want everything do I..

[DJSin]

Not sure, my BF dropped a bike off at the office which was then placed on the ferry and picked up by it's new owner at the other end

[CookMySock]

Not sure, my BF dropped a bike off at the office which was then placed on the ferry and picked up by it's new owner at the other end

Cool. Thats what I'm hoping to do.

Thanks!

Steve

[grusomhat]

Cool. Thats what I'm hoping to do.

Thanks!

Steve

It's a fair ramp up on the bluebridge. I wouldn't like to be pushing it.

[oldrider]

They usually charge the equivalent of one passenger fair for a bike, don't they?